Numerous Bluefield Visitors Arrive for Local Meetings and Travel
A stream of visitors and travelers moved through Bluefield yesterday. Doctors Rogers and Hatfield came for business and visits. J J Lincoln and J J Tierney traveled via the city en route to Philadelphia and Newtown. Local residents and guests from Tazewell Allegheny Narrows Pocahontas and Welch stayed with friends or prepared trips to Lynchburg Roanoke Chatham Columbus and North Branch. Reverend K Y Umberger returned from Marion and Rural Retreat to resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lincoln
Elkhorn
Philadelphia
Col. L. . Tierney
Powhatan
J. J. Tierney
Newtown
Mrs. Jones
Roanoke
Honaker
Miss Aston
Marion Female College
Marion
Western Conference
The
Synod of Southwestern Virginia
Rural Retreat
K. Y. Umberger
Lutheran Church
Bluefield
Stearns' Electric Paste Exterminates Vermin in One Night
Promotes Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste as the standard exterminator for 35 years. Claims it kills rats mice and cockroaches in a single night without blowing away and is ready to use with no mixing. Offer includes money back guarantee and two sizes 25 cents and one dollar, sold by druggists or by mail from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
Welch News Notes Highlights Local Appointments and Visits
Welch notes include Hon. W. W. Whyte named secretary of a Charleston public service commission and possible move. Westinghouse shop experience for William Leckie. Hutson’s recovery from a neck abscess. Miriam Leckie visiting Pennsylvania. Clara Edmunds operated for appendicitis. revival services ongoing at Methodist church. Presbyterian services announced. Alex Greenawalt returns from Virginia after storm damage. tag day for James G. Litz Children's Home set. local updates on Mrs. Welch H. Henritze, Louis D. Wilmore, Tom G. Moore, David Price, and visitors to Dr. J. L. Sameth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyte
W. W. Whyte
Public Service Commission
Charleston
Welch H. Henritze
Louis D. Wilmore
No. 16
Marian
Tom G. Moore
Ravenswood
David Price
Massanutten Academy
Woodstock
J. L. Sameth
B Angrist
L., Kaufman
Bluefield
Antarctic coal discovery sparks climate shift questions
The Shackleton and Scott expeditions report extensive Antarctic coal deposits of good quality. Australian experts confirm its vegetable origin as buried carbon from ancient plants. The find prompts discussion of dramatic climatic implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shackleton
Scott
South Pole
Antarctic
Frozen future of Antarctica coal and the coming age
The article discusses vast Antarctic coal deposits, arguing climate and equatorial conditions would limit value. It contrasts a bleak vision of coal voyages with U S abundance and future energy from tides and deserts. It recalls Captain Scott and his expedition in a somber note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Antarctic
Bay of Fundy
Captain Scott
Hampton Institute's Work for Negroes
The forty fifth annual report shows Hampton growing from fifteen pupils and two teachers to a village of over a thousand. Industrial training drives success with students doing most work themselves from repairs to farming. Last year students earned over 86000 dollars with girls earning a quarter from domestic tasks. Clarke Hall cost 26142 dollars, built by trades students. The program aims to educate men and women who will uplift their communities through practical skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Institute
Hampton
P. P. Claxton
United States
Neworthy
Clarke Hall
Doys
New York
Soie
Virginia
Stampton
George P. Phenix
Six Feet and a Yard Tall Negro Enters West Virginia Prison
Officials at the Moundsville state prison plan special arrangements for a newly received six feet six inch negro prisoner from Preston County. He refused to give a name, answering only C. and O. He was sentenced to three years for petit larceny, and handlers note his size complicates beds and meals, with staff calling him the tallest inmate yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston County
Yegg
Common Things Quote Reflects On Value And Sharing
A fragment reflecting on ordinary things and their shared value invites contemplation. The terse line suggests restraint in considering trivial items while emphasizing communal appreciation over individual gain.
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E. F. Randolph & Co., Silversmiths and Jewelers
Citizens ‘Underwriters Agency
Flat Top National Bank
Blaefield, W. Va
Madame Krumpetz
Princeton Avenue
Binefield Normal & Business College
W. H. Cunningham
R. O. Rogers
Crystal
J. KB. St. Clair
Tazewell
Ora Jewell
Allegheny
J. A. Puering
East End
Mixa Flossie Clark
HonaBeroni
Josephine Wright
Fort Defiance, Va
I. V. Jesse
Dante
Roanoken
Charles Berryman
Rocky Gap
R. Binkley
Bellemead
N. J
Lula
Sallie Bailey
Narrows
Lelia Bailey
Adams Street
Joe Stupolski
Pocahontas
George
Mike Stupolski
J. Tierney, Jr
R. M. Fox
Chatham, Va
F. L. Shrader
Rose Stinson
Sunny Point
Bland County
Nell Melihany
Lynchburg
LeRoy Gresham
Salem
Graham
Ethel Halsey
Athens Normal
City
Williamson
Louise Bodell
W. A. Bodell
Cincinnati
F. D. Shaner
B. H. Williames
Columbus
Ohio
I. C. Dodd
W. R. Dodd
Ruth Sanders
Oceana
Martha Washington College
Abingdon
Sallie Sanders
South Bineyea
J. B. Williams
Blanch Welch
North Branch
Stearns’ Electric Paste Co
Chicago, Ill
Masonic Building
Gurtis-Pearson Co
Federal Street
Welch News
Westinghouse
William Leckie
University of Ohio
Coumbus
Pittsburg
Westinghouse Peace
Westinghouse Company
Pennsylvania
Miriam Leckie
Williamckie
Alice Burns
Welch
Miriam
Clara Edmunds
Miners’ Hospital
Miss Edmunds
C. C. Cecil
C. W. Dean
T. C. Cameron
Forigners
Mr. Cecil
Norrow
Alex Greenawalt
Squire
J. R. Greenawalt
Botetout County
Pituy
Daily Telegraph
Pedigo
Kimonas
Aou
Wooltex
E. S. Pedigo Co
Bluefield, W. VA
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